used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
any thing at all
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "That's a most exciting discovery, Win," said Mrs. Thayne when the tale was concluded.
carefully weighed
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
the act of discovering something
From this reading "That's a most exciting discovery, Win," said Mrs. Thayne when the tale was concluded.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
divisible by two
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading "That's a most exciting discovery, Win," said Mrs. Thayne when the tale was concluded.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
FishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
galvanizeverbUS /ˈɡælvənaɪz/
to stimulate to action
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
I'm
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From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
and nothing more
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
LislenounUS /ˈlaɪəl/
a fabric woven with lisle thread
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "That's a most exciting discovery, Win," said Mrs. Thayne when the tale was concluded.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "That's a most exciting discovery, Win," said Mrs. Thayne when the tale was concluded.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
and nothing more
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
on the contrary
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
Roger
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From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's a most exciting discovery, Win," said Mrs. Thayne when the tale was concluded.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
That's
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From this reading "That's a most exciting discovery, Win," said Mrs. Thayne when the tale was concluded.
Thayne
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From this reading "That's a most exciting discovery, Win," said Mrs. Thayne when the tale was concluded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading Those hours had been profitable, did Roger only choose to admit the fact, for the tutor had managed to galvanize into life the dry bones of an epoch in history.
VAULTSnounUS /vɔːlts/
plural of “vault” — a burial chamber (usually underground)
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
at the time that
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE VAULTS When Win finally appeared at Rose Villa, driven down in a closed carriage, the tale he related was of sufficient interest to banish from even Roger's mind the resentment he considered but just, after his long afternoon with Mr. Fisher.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Roger would not acknowledge it even to himself, but on that stormy day he came rather near liking Bill Fish.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But I'm afraid I agree with Colonel Lisle that the chances of finding anything are small, though you will have fun exploring.
